MAY 26, 2017

High Compression, Short Intake Distinguish VW Tiguan 4-Cyl.

Automakers for years have been extolling the virtues of “downsized” engines with fewer cylinders, optimized fuel economy and adequate power, but Volkswagen says the “B-cycle” 2.0L turbo-4 is part of its “rightsizing” powertrain strategy.

Many look to make a difference. At BorgWarner, we’re actually doing it. Every day, we’re innovating new technologies that can be found in efficient gasoline, clean diesel, hybrid and pure electric vehicles as well as in commercial and on/off-highway applications. We’re driven to create a clean, energy-efficient world.

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BMW Concept 8-Series, Trump Blasts German OEMs, How Autonomy Will Impact Suppliers

Who’s on the WardsAuto Megadealer 100, Who Isn’t

Annual list shows a growing emphasis on fixed operations as a major revenue source.

ArcelorMittal is making light of steel
Modern steel solutions are surprisingly lightweight and flexible, offering superior stamping performance for tomorrow’s vehicles with the smallest carbon footprint and lowest cost. That’s why the most enterprising engineers are collaborating with ArcelorMittal on the design solutions of tomorrow. Discover tomorrow’s steel at auto.arcelormittal.com/NA.

Automakers Putting the Screws to Us

2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors
Editor insight: When I climb inside a new vehicle I want to be soothed not perturbed, but too often when I look up I’m staring at some craggy fastener that never should be seen.

In developing and testing ADAS systems, you have to thoroughly analyze pre-accident scenarios. With dSPACE ASM Traffic, you can define traffic scenarios that in real life could result in an accident, and observe system behavior under challenging conditions. Traffic scenarios can be modified and immediately simulated without having to continually generate code. Learn more.

Car Wars Study Forecasts Toyota to Have Highest Replacement Rate

A higher-than-average number of new models are due in the next four years, but with slowing new-vehicle sales and record numbers of leased vehicles due to return, danger lies ahead.

RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS
Our mission is to offer innovative mobility solutions that stand for clean air, fuel efficiency, driving pleasure and reliability. MAHLE develops inspiring solutions for customers and addresses issues of vehicle purchasers with our key topics: Clean Air, both inside and outside the vehicle, Fuel Efficiency, Driving Pleasure and Reliability.

Taking New Tiguan Offroad

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A VW engineer disclosed technical details about Tiguan's all-new 2.0L turbocharged "B-cycle" 4-cyl. engine at a media event this week in Michigan. Then journalists drove the Tiguan offroad, as well as a new Passat with the same engine on the highway.

The answer to future vehicle connectivity
Unmatched USB 3.1 capabilities. Source flexibility. Daisy-chaining. HDBaseT Automotive technology allows OEM and supplier designers to incorporate all this in the architecture of next-generation intelligent vehicles. Want to see how it’s done? See our demos in the HDBaseT Alliance exhibit at TU-Automotive Detroit in June. For more information, visit valens-automotive.com or follow us @ValensAuto and @HDBaseT

World Vehicle Sales Down 3.2% in April

Vehicle sales were slow in every region for the month, though still outpacing 2016 year-to-date.

BMW 8-Series Returns

Alongside the bullish coupe variant of the new model previewed by the Concept 8-Series, BMW also harbors plans for a plush open-top version of its new range-topping 2-door.

Bosch Targeted in Daimler Diesel Investigation

Prosecutors are looking into Bosch's possible role in the alleged manipulation of emissions tests by Daimler, which uses the supplier's engine-management software.

See the outlook for the North American auto industry through 2024 at the WardsAuto Outlook Conference on June 6. In addition to our Long-Term North American Sales Forecast, with in-depth detail on WardsAuto's outlook for sales volumes in North America through 2024, we’ll present updates on autonomy, mobility and retail technology. Learn more and register today.

Driverless Tech Can’t Rely Just on Connectivity

How the autonomous vehicle needs to drive beyond the reach of the Internet of Things.

VW Clean-Car Spending Plan Flawed, California Regulators Say

Volkswagen's plan, part of a deal to compensate for emissions-test cheating, lacks details such as how it would meet a requirement to invest money in disadvantaged communities, the California Air Resources Board says.

8 Innovative French Startups in the Autonomous Vehicle Sector You Need to Know
Business France, the French Economic Trade Mission, is set to arrive with 8 startups selected by a jury of major actors in the connected and autonomous vehicle space in the United States. Ubimobility is a 10-month acceleration program and 2 week immersion program that kicks off in Detroit and concludes in San Francisco.

Kia Sets Stinger Price in Korea; U.S., Europe Launches to Come

The car stickers below such key import competitors as the BMW 4-Series coupe and Audi A5 Sportback.

Electric Taxis for Mexico City Under Development

Automaker Giant Motors is joining with EV manufacturer Moldex and four Mexican universities to produce an environmentally friendly replacement for the more than 130,000 registered taxis contributing to Mexico City's severe air pollution.

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